deliberately
UK: dɪˈlɪbərətli | US: dɪˈlɪbərətli
adv. intentionally; consciously
adv. in a careful and unhurried manner
The word "deliberately" stems from the Latin deliberatus (past participle of deliberare, meaning "to weigh or consider carefully"). The root "deliberate" combines de- (thoroughly) + liberare (to weigh, from libra, "balance/scales"). Over time, "deliberate" evolved to mean "intentional" or "careful," with the suffix -ly forming the adverb. The progression reflects the logic of thoughtful action → intentionality → manner of execution.
She deliberately ignored his message to avoid an argument.
The artist worked deliberately, ensuring every stroke was perfect.
He spoke slowly and deliberately to emphasize his point.
The decision was made deliberately after weeks of discussion.
They chose the route deliberately to avoid traffic.